Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan is interested in developing the Shipyards property in Downtown Jacksonville, the city said Thursday.

Mayoral spokesman David DeCamp offered the following statement Thursday evening:

"The discussion was preliminary. Any disposition of city-owned land will follow the city of Jacksonville disposition process. We are very focused on activating the resident and fan experience on our waterfront.

"The Jaguars are an important part of the city's economy and brand, and we look forward to hearing more about this concept as their plans develop."

It wouldn't be Khan's first foray into Downtown real estate. In late March, he provided a $3 million mortgage to a Jacksonville company for the acquisition of the Laura Street Trio and the Barnett Bank Building.

Khan would not divulge any details, but he offered a statement late Thursday:

"I've said all along, Jacksonville has great potential. Developing the north bank of the riverfront would go a long way toward achieving our potential. The Shipyards are the front door to our home, EverBank Field, as well as the entire Sports Complex.

"A new life for the Shipyards would be good news for the Jaguars, EverBank Field, the Sports Complex and all of Downtown Jacksonville."